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Course:

Materials Sampling and Field Testing

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400281

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Construction Inspection
Construction Management



Class Schedule

LocationStartEndTimes
Webinar      02/01/24      02/02/24      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      03/21/24      03/22/24      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      04/03/24      04/04/24      Click class location for specific times.









General Information

Summary:
Materials Sampling and Field Testing is designed to benefit new and experienced Transportation Construction Inspectors (TCIs). The course will provide participants with an understanding of the processes that have occurred (materials supply approval) and the processes that the TCI is responsible for preforming (material testing in the field).
The overall course outcomes are to ensure that inspectors can:
-- Correctly review certificates that are received onsite.
-- Identify appropriate resources for testing specifications.
-- Correctly complete TR-447 and other forms using the construction apps.
-- Understand the importance of, and methodology for, random sampling.
-- Know how to perform and/or supervise a variety of field tests.

Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
Unit I
-- Understand the relationships between the four (4) aspects of the Inspector's Daily Responsibilities model, as it applies to sampling and testing of materials.
Unit II
-- Correctly use a Source of Supply list and the appropriate Bulletins to verify that a contractor's proposed materials and suppliers have been approved.
-- Explain the items found on a CS-4171 form (Certificate of Compliance).
Unit III
-- List at least three reference resources for testing data, to use each source.
Unit IV
-- State three reasons why random sampling is required for specific materials.
-- Using the probability tables from PTM-1, exhibit proficiency in sampling methodology for loose and core materials.
Unit V
-- Correctly review certs that are received in ECMS”.
Unit VI
-- Explain the methodology used in Compaction -- Non-Movement testing.
-- Explain the methodology for removing aggregate samples from a job and sending them to the lab.
-- Explain the key points of observing tack coating.
-- Explain the methodology for removing concrete samples from a job and sending them to the lab.
-- State the importance of welder certification.
-- List five components of bridge superstructures that contain tested materials.
-- Explain three ways to check steel deliveries.

Target Audience:
Target audience is new and experience Transportation Construction Inspectors(TCIs).
Department personnel and business partners are encouraged to attend.

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
14.00
12/01/22
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Virginia Lawson
Phone:
(717) 346-1375
Email:
vilawson@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
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Last Modified
By Peggy J Snell Blanch/PennDOT
On 02/24/06 At 08:41 AM
By Jonie L Buggy/PennDOT
On 11/07/23 At 10:53 AM